Winter 25/26 - Kitchen / Night Porter - IMMEDIATE START

Alpine Elements; Tignes, Morzine; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A hospitality company in France seeks a Kitchen/Night Porter to ensure customer expectations are exceeded and maintain hygiene standards in hotel kitchens. Applicants should be able to start immediately, possess a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate, and be fluent in English. This role involves assisting chefs in food production and cleaning tasks. Competitive salary, uniform provided, and optional accommodation are included in the package.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Uniform provided

Staff meals included

Optional accommodation

Qualifications

• Right to work in France is essential.
• Able to start immediately is essential.
• Must have a flexible attitude towards work.

Responsabilités

• Ensure customers' expectations are exceeded.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in hotel kitchens.
• Assist in food production and cleaning tasks.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Trustworthiness

Formation

Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 certificate

Description du poste

We employ up to 100 staff each season which gives Alpine Elements a unique advantage in offering the chance to work summer or winter and, if visa restrictions allow, back-to-back seasonal opportunities. With a variety of positions available, we are the perfect company to choose whether you are looking for a career progression or a one-off seasonal experience.

We are fully compliant with all immigration laws; therefore we welcome all nationalities to apply that have an EU passport, a right to work in France in the form of a CDS, or are from a country where you can obtain a visa. The majority of our guests are from the UK, therefore it is compulsory that all applicants are fluent in English to be considered for a position.

We are an active company, and we whole heartedly encourage our staff to get involved in mountain activities. Regardless of whether you are new to a sport, or a seasoned pro, we are confident you will find a home in France. We offer an encouraging environment for all levels of experience in a company where we actively look to promote from within.

Our recruitment process is designed to see the person behind the CV. Our personal approach enables us to achieve your goal of working a season, and making the most of that season, whilst delivering excellent guest service. We are looking for passionate applicants who can balance a demanding position whilst maintaining a good work / life balance.

Together we will ensure you will find & be in your element.

As an Alpine Elements kitchen / night porter, you will be an integral part of the hotel team, ensuring our customers’ expectations are exceeded at every opportunity. Reporting to the head chef and hotel manager, our KP’s are responsible for maintaining the hygiene and safety standards within our hotel kitchens. You may also assist in the production of excellent quality food, presented at the highest standard for between 50 to 70 customers. You will be required to maintain hygiene standards, complete, and conform to HACCP and COSHH procedures.

Night porter duties are on a rota basis and will involve interacting with the guests and offering any help and assistance they will need after-hours. You will also complete tasks during the evening, including deep cleaning, prep work and preparing afternoon tea, so the hotel is set up for the morning, and cleaning standards are met.

Customer Focus

• To ensure you look presentable by always wearing the appropriate, clean uniform.
• On hand to help customers and deal with any questions or problems they may have outside of hotel working hours whilst on night porter shifts.

Operational

• Assist the chefs in providing all customer and staff meals in accordance with the company set menu.
• Adopt a proactive approach to monitoring stock levels and assist in compiling orders.
• To receive deliveries of food ensuring it is checked, stored away correctly, and rotated effectively in accordance with HACCP regulations.
• Ensure high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with EU / UK laws.
• Complete daily kitchen-cleaning tasks including washing up duties.
• Record, maintain and monitor daily HACCP records.
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen where required and always ensure the efficient running of the kitchen.

What we are looking for :

• Right to work in France (Essential)
• Able to start immediately (Essential)
• Fluent English
• Motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Adaptable people who have a flexible attitude towards work.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Ability to cope under pressure.li>
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 certificate – links to online courses can be provided, to be completed before the start of season (Essential)

Salary and Package benefits

35 hours a week working hours with a great work life balance. Full training and development available with career progression opportunities.

Salary is competitive, uniform is provided, and staff meals are included within the working shifts. Accommodation can be provided as an optional extra.